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This is the space where I share random thoughts, creative ideas, little bits of education for my clients and fellow photographers, and probably way too much about my life. I want this to feel less like a blog and more like a conversation. You read, you comment, you ask questions, I overshare a little — it works. By the end of it, we’ll probably be best friends.

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Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, 1800 Drayton Catering & Events blends modern industrial design with historic character, without losing the elegance of a wedding day. From the exposed architectural details to the industrial brick of the reception spaces, every corner photographs beautifully and gives couples a polished backdrop for their day. Emily and Anders completely […]

Romantic Wedding at 1800 Drayton in Spartanburg SC

Bride and groom laughing together outside 1800 Drayton

June 29, 2026

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Macy & Ross decided to have a romantic wedding in Shelby, North Carolina at Molly’s Lakeside! I met Macy a year ago, as she started to plan her big day at the Wedding Festivals bridal show in Greenville. Her and her mom were the sweetest, and we talked for a while about what she was […]

A Lakeside Wedding Venue in Shelby North Carolina

Outdoor lakeside wedding ceremony

May 23, 2026

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Zach and Madison’s elegant and editorial wedding at The Venue at Knot Hill in Moorseboro, North Carolina was one of those days where the weather could have easily taken over the experience. However, it became part of what made the day unforgettable. With a stunning backdrop, and rainbows, how could the day not be magical? […]

Elegant Editorial Wedding at The Venue at Knot Hill

Pond view at Knot Hill wedding venue landscape

May 13, 2026

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TRUST, FOCUS, MOVEMENT There are 3 ways to feel comfortable in front of the camera that aren’t going to reference confidence. It can be about environment, pacing, and trust. Almost everyone feels awkward when they are overly aware of being watched, rushed, or told what to do without context. Comfort does not come from trying […]

3 Ways to Feel Comfortable in Front of the Camera

Close-up of peach and coral garden roses in bloom, photographed for a South Carolina wedding.

May 9, 2026

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How to be Ready and How to Avoid the Pitfalls There is no shortage of wedding advice, but most of it focuses on planning, not experience. Spreadsheets, timelines, aesthetics. Very little prepares you for how the day actually unfolds once it begins. After years of photographing weddings, these are the things couples consistently say they […]

What Nobody Tells You About Your Wedding Day

Bride exiting vintage wedding car

April 21, 2026

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The wedding industry is full of ideas that sound great in theory and fall apart in real life. Some trends stick around because they photograph well online. Others work because they actually make the day better. And a few truths are rarely said out loud, even though they affect every wedding day.

9 Wedding Photography Hot Takes

Bride with floral hair accents

February 26, 2026

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Why being to Flexible Can Hurt Your Business There is a hidden cost of being to flexible as a photographer that I learned the hard way. I pride myself on being easy to work with. I said yes to timeline changes, last minute requests, extended coverage, and bending my own boundaries because I believed flexibility […]

The Hidden Cost of Being Too Flexible as a Photographer

Retro styled child portrait with balloons

February 20, 2026

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Editorial Wedding Photographer Dani Lacey Photographs Located in Greenville, South Carolina Care isn’t always loud. Sometimes it means slowing down, paying attention, and choosing intention over urgency. In a world that rewards instant responses, I choose to pause and plan with purpose. That space allows the work to unfold with care instead of pressure. For […]

A South Carolina Photographer Who Truly Cares

Couple playfully holding oranges during an orchard wedding session captured by a South Carolina photographer.

January 13, 2026

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An Edinburgh West wedding in Greenville, South Carolina like Paige and Nick’s is the kind that feels inevitable in the best way. This was not a whirlwind romance or a fast-moving engagement. This was a relationship built slowly, intentionally, and over more than a decade, finally landing exactly where it was always headed. A Love […]

Edinburgh West Wedding in Greenville | Paige & Nick

Couple standing together in conservatory aisle

January 5, 2026

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Greenville, SC Wedding Photographer | Dani Lacey Photographs Want to learn how to actually enjoy your wedding day, avoid over planning, AND get epic photos? Let’s talk about it… Let’s Be Real: Most Wedding Days Fly By You spend months planning every detail, and then suddenly — it’s over. You barely ate, you missed moments […]

How to Actually Enjoy Your Wedding Day

A lace wedding dress hangs in a peaceful Greenville SC venue, Dani Lacey Photographs

August 21, 2025

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Greenville, SC

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editorial wedding photography
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Greenville,
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Based in South Carolina, Dani Lacey is redefining wedding photography with a modern editorial edge—capturing refined, cinematic imagery for couples and brands who want more than the expected.

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Based in South Carolina, Dani Lacey is redefining wedding photography with a modern editorial edge capturing refined, cinematic imagery for couples and brands who want more than the expected.

Join the list for early access to travel dates, exclusive offerings, and priority booking opportunities.